2009 Tata Indica vs. 1988 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2009 Tata Indica is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Carina (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2009 Tata Indica. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Indica.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Toyota Carina (140 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Indica. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Indica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Tata Indica | 1988 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Tata | Toyota |
| Model | Indica | Carina |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1405 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 61 L |
